Award-Winning TOEFL Tutors serving Stamford, CT

...over ten years of tutoring and teaching experience at the college and grade school levels. As a PhD Linguist, I have a solid understanding of phonetics, second language acquisition, and cross-linguistic differences. I am also experienced with training students for American standardized tests including the SAT, ACT and GRE. These tests require endurance and confidence as well as fundamental skills, which means that all these components have to be learned, practiced, and nurtured equally for...

Stay positive, work hard, respect yourself and others. I've taught and tutored for about 4 years. I've tutored K-12 in reading, writing, and ACT/SAT. I've also worked on language skills with college students.

...with emphasis on how different areas, politics, art, science, were interrelated). In addition, I have a Certificate of Tutoring ESL from the Madison Literacy Council. Since graduating I have lived abroad in Russia, working in business and teaching and tutoring. I have experience with adults and youth of all ages, though mostly with older kids. I have instructed one-on-one and in group settings. I excel at anything 'logic based'- Analytical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Philosophy, as...

...feeling overwhelmed. Our sessions are light and jovial in tone, yet focused and deliberate in approach. I hold a B.A. in Economics from Emory University and a Masters degree and PhD coursework in Art History. When I am not working, I love to explore New York City and discover new things about it. Writing excites me, and I am working on a book about my experiences overseas. I am also very athletic. Having completed two...

...from Binghamton University in 2014. Currently I'm pursuing my Masters in Public Administration. I frequently take on U.N. projects, review and edit correspondence documents (letters, memos, talking points, and reports). In my free time I teach ESL to all age groups and also work with professionals who wish to develop their English language skills. In the past, I also worked in a writing center helping high school students to review their college admissions essays. My...

...I've been trying to recuperate my Japanese from many years of not practicing. I understand the struggle of learning a language! In college, I did theater and improv and love going to see shows here in New York. Dancing is one of my favorite activities and I am currently learning Salsa. I am the proud uncle of a young nephew and love going back to Michigan to see him whenever I can.

...I enjoy the diversity of languages. I speak French, English, Spanish, and Creole. My father's goal was for me to speak many languages. And, although I hated going to Spanish and/or French classes as a teenager, I have learned that being fluent in other languages open many doors for new opportunities. Whether as a tourist in a foreign country or a having a job offer, you will be ahead of your peers with the knowledge...

I am a graduate from Johns Hopkins University, I am strong in Math, Physics and SAT Math Prep. I tutor Mandarin, too as I am a native Mandarin Chinese speaker. I am creative, encouraging, and adventurous. I am a solid soccer player and would like to meet all kinds of you students and help you guys out.

My passion for education has guided me through five fruitful years of tutoring.

...1991, and I have been a full-time tutor since 1997; I also keep up with all my areas, from reading assigned books that I didn't have in school to prepping the newest test-prep materials as they come out. Please check out my resume. As both a teacher and a professional/academic writer, I am able to tackle students' writing issues with deep understanding. Also, I am happy to answer questions, and the accomplishments of my past students...

...mind. I do my best to listen and adapt to a student's learning style, while striving to help them feel confident in expressing their strengths, questions, and needs to others. In turn, I intend to help them become motivated to pursue their academic betterment independently, encouraging them to embrace education as an opportunity for personal growth and empowerment. I graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with a B.A. in English. I predominantly tutor reading comprehension and...

...learns differently, and I strive to create an environment suited to the learning style of all students. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Classics from Kenyon College. Most of my education was focused on languages, concentrating primarily on Greek, Russian, German, and Sanskrit. I also studied sociology, economics, and music. After graduation, I lived in Prague for three years, where I received TEFL certification and taught classes ranging from private students to 10-person groups. I...

...to help students "find their words" through various approaches to writing: examples include having the student write a letter to a character in a story, or an historical figure; or create an imaginary diary; or express a written opinion about who was "right or wrong" in a given instance. I also guide students in proper academic writing conventions. I'm very good at helping students understand literature and historical questions and write about them effectively --...

...ESL instructor at Manhattan College's Intensive English Program in New York City. I previously taught ELA and Math at the Huntington Learning Center in Brooklyn. The 3 subjects I would like to teach are ESL, Spanish, and Math. The latter 2 are subjects that students struggle with immensley in school, and I was one of them until I developed better study habits. While I study languages for professional reasons, it is also a hobby that...

...Schools, to leading literacy-based theater residencies in the public school system. My earliest teaching experiences were in college-level English and ESL-- I'm a CELTA-certified ESL teacher, and have always been passionate about language and literacy. In recent years, however, I've also been working more and more on privately tutoring Language Arts, Humanities, and Test Prep (SAT, AP, TOEFL) with students at the middle and high school level. I love the challenge of tailoring my lessons...

...all ages and from countries such as Brazil, China, Saudi Arabia, and Russia. I tutored professionals looking to improve their business English, college students preparing for the TOEFL exam, and those looking to hone their conversational skills. My love of teaching English as a Second Language comes from growing up with a large immigrant family. I was inspired by them overcoming their language difficulties and using their English language ability with confidence. To truly be...

...include creative approaches that incorporate their interests wherever possible. I enjoy working with middle school and high school students as well as adults looking to improve their quality of life or enrich their life through continuing education. I have more than 5 years of experience tutoring students in Reading, English, and Humanities courses at the high school and college level. I also prepared Native Chinese speakers for the SAT and TOEFL exam while I lived in...

...pre-sales engineer, I co-wrote a tutorial, created class materials, and made many technical presentations about "leading edge" software, and so became skilled at explaining complex concepts. My work in QA reinforced my obsession with quality and gave me a good eye for seeing and diagnosing errors, which applies to student errors and misunderstandings. I have tutored on and off since my college days, in math, science and ESL. I approach tutoring with a positive attitude,...

...on my first overseas teaching job, my Mom looked at me and said, "You're the right person for this." Thus began a journey of teaching, learning and global discovery that was to shape the person I am today. I get back so much more than I give, and I give a tremendous amount, making sure my students get what they need, and more. Tutoring provides a more personal approach to education, in the spirit of...

...greatest pleasures is the transfer of information. Whether it be in my classroom, in the gym or everyday life, I love environments that allow for this data exchange. I have been instructing ELA and tutoring for over 2 years to both American and foreign students. I'm a personable, active listener who is passionate about producing creative, engaging lessons while guiding learners to the answers they seek. I've been known to use the term sherpa! Sherpa...